The Chain Newsletter - Oct. 7, 2021
The Chain Newsletter - Oct. 7, 2021
Welcome to the latest instalment of The Chain. Every week, we share the key topics of discussion within the supply chain profession and links so you can find out more.
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🚨 Everyone's talking about...
China's new infrastructure still relies on carbon-intensive supply chains — www.reuters.com
A report from Greenpeace found that new Chinese infrastructure still relies on carbon-intensive supply chains, though they emitted less carbon.
📰 Other News
How COVID-19 in Southeast Asia is threatening global supply chains — auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com
Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand are three of the region's major manufacturing hubs and produce goods for the world's largest consumer brands.
SF Express acquires 51.8% stake in Kerry Logistics for global expansion — technode.com
SF Express will use Kerry Logistics as the primary platform for overseas expansion.
Coca-Cola PH strengthens logistics operations — business.inquirer.net
Even huge corporations, such as Coca-Cola, felt the heat, with the company’s large-scale operations thrown into disarray by the lockdown.
Japan's logistics crisis — www3.nhk.or.jp
Demand for home delivery in Japan has skyrocketed during the pandemic. Japan's logistics industry grapples with a growing labor shortage.
Jeff Bezos invests in Indonesian e-commerce startup Ula — techcrunch.com
Ula recently confirmed it has raised $87 million in its Series B financing round. Jeff Bezos participated in the new round.
🔍 Insights
Covid pandemic is not the supply chains’ only problem — www.washingtonpost.com
The global supply chain that brings products from Asia each year is clogged, an enduring impact of the pandemic that is unlikely to ease soon.
Broken links in global supply chains — bluenotes.anz.com The pandemic has made supply chain shortages a popular household topic in communities around Australia and globally.
Read more relevant news and updates on the Supply Chain Asia blog.
📅 Upcoming Events
Service Logistics Asia Summit, Oct. 28 — servicelogistics.asia
Top executives from key industries (hitech, telco, auto) will share their insights on spare parts, aftermarket, aftersales, reverse, returns logistics.
ProcureTech Asia Summit, Nov. 11 — procuretech.asia
Will provide you the latest best practices to transform all sourcing, purchasing and procurement functions across Asia
For the full calendar of meetups, webinars, forums and summits, click here.
📺 Featured Video
Supply Chain Issues to Last at Least a Year, Says DP World CEO — www.youtube.com
Supply chain issues are plaguing the world, and the chief executive officer of one of the world’s biggest ports operators says we're likely to see ...
For more events' replays, interviews and other interesting clips, visit SCM.tv
🧰 Tools & Solutions
Visibility & Control - Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics from Infor — www.scm.directory
Infor delivers the enhanced visualization of end-to-end product and logistic flows, with real-time demand and supply signals.
To find the best supply chain, procurement & logistics solutions, click here.
💼 Latest Positions
Logistics & Planning Director (Bangkok) | Pandora
You will play a central role in coordinating across APAC and the Global teams to deliver a world-class omni-operations customer experience.
Supply Chain & Network Operations Director | Deloitte
Build a team of supply chain specialists, centered on having capabilities in supply chain technologies.
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🤝 Last but not least
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